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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 238.87 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 238.87 and 56.54 is: 84.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 238.87 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/238.87 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 238.87 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 13,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,505.71/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.80

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